Physical Therapist, Per Diem
Listed compensation
$46.5-$49.5/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
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Job Description
Amery Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist to work in a per diem position working, as needed, 7:00am-5:30pm Monday-Friday with a weekend rotation. Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
Position Summary
- Understands and supports the ARMC mission, vision, guiding principles and standards of behavior.
- Provides therapeutic management for patient care, supervises technicians, aides, and volunteers, and assists in implementing new programs to ensure positive patient outcomes.
- All AHC employees are responsible to participate in quality and process improvement activities.
- Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it is emphasized that you may be required to perform other related duties and activities.
Work Schedule
- As needed, 7:00-5:30 Monday - Friday with a weekend rotation
Required Qualifications
- Education: BS degree in Physical Therapy, Masters or Doctorate preferred
- Current WI license to practice Physical Therapy.
- BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience: Prefer 1 years’ experience.
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides therapeutic management for patient care and supervises technicians, aides, and volunteers. They also participate in quality and process improvement activities to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy and a current Wisconsin license to practice. A BLS certification is required, and one year of experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Physical Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 50% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in physical therapy | ranked against 21,786 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $97k–$103k | Physical Therapy median $89k (middle half $61k–$104k)394 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Wisconsin | 304 active | 22,118 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 50% no call · 45% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Wisconsin physical therapist listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 11% offer loan repayment325 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 8,100 in the last 30 days | 4,341 the 30 days before (+87%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater | silver tier, 74/100 | Top Employers work-life index33 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist, Per Diem at HealthPartners Clinic Stillwater a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapy — ranked against 21,786 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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